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The Mayor from Ireland
(1912) United States of America
B&W : Short film
Directed by Sidney Olcott
Cast: Jack J. Clark (J.J. Clark) [Terry Donovan], J.P. McGowan [Shamus Foley], Gene Gauntier [Bridget Donovan]
Kalem Company, Incorporated, production; dsitributed by The General Film Company, Incorporated. / Scenario by Gene Gauntier. Cinematography by George K. Hollister. / Released 30 November 1912. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format. / The production was shot in Ireland.
Drama.
Synopsis: [?] [From The Moving Picture World]? At the Kerry dance along the roadside, Bridget flaunts Shamus Foley and accepts the proposal of Terry Donovan. Shamus becomes embittered and leaves for America where he meets with success. Terry and Bridget are married and when they read of Shamus’ good fortune in America they decide to visit the new world. By selling their belongings they secure steerage passage and arriving in New York, they locate in an east side tenement. Terry finds that it is no easy matter to secure employment and he therefore determines to seek aid of his old rival, Shamus, who is now a political boss and an influential character. But Shamus scoffs at the unfortunate Terry and holds him up to ridicule. Downhearted, Terry sits on a park bench and the way opens for him to render a service to a passing capitalist, As a result his new friend secures employment for Terry and in later months the young man becomes a prosperous contractor. By untiring labor and judicious investments Terry becomes well-to-do and is nominated on the reform ticket for mayor. At this time Shamus is the present incumbent and comes out for reelection. The campaigns of the two factions present an interesting study of modern politics, Terry presenting his progressive measures so impressively that he is elected. The time comes for Shamus to retire from office in favor of Terry. A crowd of Terry’s friends are on hand to see him assume his seat. Bridget, Terry’s faithful wife, is present and asks Shamus if he will continue to harbor unkind feelings toward him. A spark of his old love is kindled and the ex-mayor coming to a realization of Terry’s sterling qualities, extends his hand in congratulation.
Survival status: (unknown)
Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].
Keywords: Ireland - Irish
Listing updated: 10 December 2024.
References: Slide-Aspects p. 93 : Website-iMDb.
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